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Excess 15 Boat Review

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: July 21, 2021

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Right up front, let me say three things about the new Excess 15, which I got to sail with my Boat of the Year colleagues this past fall in ocean waters off Fort Lauderdale, Florida: It’s a big, roomy cruising cat that’s super easy to handle and really fun to sail. OK, make it four things: We all liked the boat. A lot.

Excess Catamarans is a new brand, just two years old, launched by French builder Group Beneteau , and designed to reach a segment of the multihull market where it saw an opening: namely monohull sailors who appreciate the actual sailing aspect of cruising but who are open to the creature comforts a multihull has to offer.

Hey, that’s me!

I do the majority of my sailing on a single hull. I appreciate the thrill when the rail occasionally dips into the water. I like the feedback that I get from the wheel, the water rushing past, a little spray in my face from time to time. But then again, some of my favorite adventures have taken place on two hulls. Lounging on the tramp in a pretty anchorage, power reaching from island to island, plenty of room to take family and friends along, private cabins and multiple spaces to gather—what’s not to like about those aspects of a cruising cat?

I found that the Excess 15 borrowed liberally from both worlds. It is spacious, can be loaded up with options, and everybody aboard is going to want to take a turn at the wheel. Trust me on this; the 15 is downright sporty to drive, especially with the code zero unrolled.

The boat’s standard configuration is a square-top main and self-tending jib, but Excess also offers what it calls its Pulse package, with a 3-foot-taller mast, bowsprit and code zero set on a continuous-line furler. We got to sail this power-­packed solent-rig version, and it’s the one I’d consider if I were writing a check.

Upwind, the self-tending jib makes the boat simple to singlehand. In 10 to 12 knots of wind, the speedo hovered in the high 7-knot range, and tacking required only a turn of the wheel and adjustment of the Harken electric traveler. When we bore off onto a reach, we lost a knot or so of speed, but conditions were perfect to furl the jib and deploy the big reacher. Immediately, the speedo jumped to 10 and change, and off we went.

I found that the locations of the twin wheels—aft and outboard on either transom—were also a value add. I’ve sailed aboard cats with the helm on a flybridge or raised seat adjacent to the aft bulkhead, and I’ve felt disconnected from the water, and sometimes the rest of the crew if they’ve wandered off to some other corner of the boat. On the Excess, the interaction with others on board seemed more monohull-like, with everyone in the cockpit and within earshot.

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Said cockpit features an ­inviting dining table to port surrounded by an L-shaped couch, a large lounge opposite, and a padded bench seat across the transom between fold-down helm seats. Overhead, the center of the Bimini slides open to let the sunlight pour in, and provides an excellent view of the mainsail while underway. On the boat we sailed, cockpit gatherings were further encouraged by adding a sink, fridge and ice maker to the amenities.

In the saloon, glass windows all around and a large slider door aft offer a 360-degree look at the world, while also providing relatively good visibility forward from the helms. An L-shaped galley with sink, stove, oven and microwave is located in the aft port corner of the main cabin; opposite is a drawer-style fridge and freezer, with more counter space above them. A second large table and another L-shaped couch are forward.

The boat we sailed had a traditional three-cabin layout, with the owner’s quarters occupying the starboard hull; two en suite guest cabins filled the port hull, along with another freezer amidships. The boat can also be configured with four en suite berths, or with six cabins and six heads (two additional crew berths are available in the forepeaks), which should prove popular with the charter crowd.

The base price for the 15 is $737,000, but the boat we sailed, delivered to the US and loaded with options—including a bow thruster and FLIR cameras—is right around $950,000, reflecting the benefits and costs of living and sailing to excess.

Mark Pillsbury is CW ’s editor.

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Excess 15 first look: This vibrant catamaran can sail in the lightest of winds

• Toby Hodges
• July 23, 2020

This is the first model from a new Groupe Beneteau brand launched at Cannes Boat Show. Toby Hodges gives his first impressions following a sea trial off Barcelona

Launching an entirely new sailing brand in this day and age of economic uncertainty is a rare, brave move. XCS or Excess is a new catamaran business, an arm of the Groupe Beneteau empire, forged from a desire to cater to a younger, more active generation.

Its launch was accompanied by some heavyweight marketing hype, with subtle details of parts of the designs released as teasers over the last year. Build something up too much, though, and you risk an anticlimax.

The group has stuck to the same designers used for its established Lagoon brand, VPLP and Nauta, and in its haste to get an unprecedented five new Excess models out in just 18 months, it elected to adapt existing Lagoon moulds for its first two models, the Excess 12 (Lagoon 39 hulls) and Excess 15 (Lagoon 50 hulls).

The clear glass vertical windows create panoramic views – and sightlines from the helm – yet without too much glare. Photo: Christophe Launay

Of course, it makes financial sense to share design and manufacturing knowledge with its sister company where possible but, for me, these first Excess models appear too similar to that well-established brand of popular catamarans.

The principal differences are that the helm stations have been moved to the aft quarters to give more direct sailing feedback, retractable biminis are an option to open up the cockpits to the sun, and the interiors are much brighter.

Weight has also been saved when compared with the Lagoon models, but as Lagoons are considered to be the heaviest production catamarans in the market anyway, the Excess is arguably no more performance-orientated than competitor cruising cat brands.

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The yard tried to save weight everywhere, product manager Bruno Belmont explains, shaving one tonne over target weight for the Excess 15 (compared to the Lagoon 50). “The big difference is how quickly you kill the engine,” he insisted when we first viewed the new Excess models at Cannes Boat Show. Belmont says that happens in as little as 5 knots breeze, or 1-2 knots sooner than a comparable Lagoon.

Our subsequent sailing trials proved his point. On a day where we would ordinarily have had to resort to motoring a cruising cat of this size, we were able nearly to match true wind speeds under Code 0 and asymmetric spinnaker (6 in 7 knots and 7 in 8 knots). Impressive stuff.

We were sailing the Excess 15 Pulse Line during the European Yacht of the Year trials. This has a taller mast and longer bowsprit than the standard boat and features graphics on the hull. Although the standard boat starts at €625,000, this Pulse model with its many extra options came in at €925,000 (ex. VAT). As a comparison, a standard Excess is more expensive than a Lagoon or Fountaine Pajot but includes more equipment.

The Pulse has a taller mast, which helped the Excess sail in light airs, but rudder pressure issues were a concern. Photo: Christophe Launay

The rigs have very high aspect mainsails with short booms sheeted right aft. Shifting the centre of effort of the sail further aft, combined with the move to direct steering, gives greater response to the helm. But the benefits were marred by vibrations from the rudders.

My fellow judges also experienced problems with steering, especially when sailing in anything above 15 knots, where the pressure on the helm became unreasonably heavy. Excess is investigating the issue with the design team.

Sailors coming to the Excess 15 from monohulls may find the aft helm positions more familiar. A great deal of focus has been placed on making sure there is good visibility here, by using vertical and clear coachroof windows and forward-looking cameras fed to helm displays. The running rigging leads into large tail bags close to hand, which makes the Excess 15 easy to sail short-handed, yet leaves space for crew to contribute.

For the interior, the use of wood was minimised wherever possible to create a vibrant look with lots of bright areas. Elsewhere the accommodation is conventional, available with layouts from three-cabins to suit private use through to six cabins and six heads for the catamaran charter market.

The fact that we could sail at all in such light breeze shows that the design and lighter weight of the Excess 15 pays off. But this was the performance version of the 15. It may be lighter than an equivalent Lagoon, but it is no lighter than many similar sized standard production cats. Such a concept is surely flawed if you need to add more and more sail area to encourage the weight to move.

The test boat, with all its extras, costs over €1m taxed. The money appears to go on space and gadgets rather than build or finish quality. However, a full judgement is reserved until I have seen an entirely new Excess 15 – once any teething problems have been ironed out – and have had the chance to sail it in proper winds.

Specification

LOA: 14.76m (48ft 5in) Beam: 8.03m (26ft 4in) Displacement (light): 18,400kg (40,572lb) Upwind sail area: 159.5m2 (1,717ft2) Pulse line: 171.6m2 (1,847ft2) +10% Price: €625,000 (ex. VAT)

Technical specifications - Excess 15

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• Length HT : 48ft (14.76m)
• Max. width : 26ft (8.03m)
• Weight : 19.05 tons
• Draft : 5ft (1.40m)
• Max. sleeping capacity : 14
• Number of cabins : 3 to 6
• Bathrooms : 3 to 6
• Water capacity : 480L

Standard motorisation

• Engine Power : 114hp
• Fuel capacity : 1040L

Standard canopy

• Total sail area : 563sqft (171.6m2)
• Mainsail area : 343sqft (104.5m2)
• Genoa/jib area : 180sqft (55m2)

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With an area of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) and her 25-meter (82’) high mast, the Excess 15 is the largest in the new Bénéteau Group family. In addition to her large spaces, this boat has twin helm stations, located at the after end of each hull, which are designed to increase the pleasure of sailing. As for the interior, there’s a huge raised saloon/dining area with a 360° view of the sea through non-smoked bay windows. Depending on the desired space, you can choose between a three, four or even six double cabin version. The catamaran's 8-meter (26’3”) beam offers a cockpit large enough to accommodate a beautiful table, around which eight people can easily sit.

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The Excess 15 has been designed for all those who dream of a cruising catamaran offering proper sailing sensations. You’ll really enjoy the feelings you get aboard this catamaran. Its very bright, contemporary interior is open to the outside, and its new generation rig promises great adventures and that feeling of pleasure of being at sea.

EXCESS 15, essence of the EXCESS spirit… On board EXCESS 15, and you’ll enjoy a wide range of sensations: aesthetic and sporting. Her lines are unique, balanced, seductive, the sailing pleasure is guaranteed. Explore a contemporary interior, bright & open to the outside and get invade by peaceful sensations while you are sailing.

EXCESS 15 is available from 3 to 6 cabins (Number of berths 6 to 14).

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EXCESS 15, as all the other models of the range, has an assertive and qualitative personality which breaks with the codes of traditional sailing. Its design embodies both sportsmanship and modernity. EXCESS 15 is a sophisticated, balanced and refined boat with a strong perso­nality: sleek lines, elegant proportions, perfect balance.

EXCESS 15 was designed by the successful and awarded naval architect agency, VPLP design. Since Patrick Le Quément focused on its exterior design, Nauta Design focused on the interior design making sure EXCESS 15 is as beautiful as you could dream of.

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EXCESS 15 has been designed to provide you with a fresh and contemporary atmosphere on your boat. Light and bright with a refreshing interior, simplicity with the essence of a good design, Cedar & White blend woodwork… Get customised your own catamaran by choosing in between three carefully designed ambiences!

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The Excess 15 is a chic and high-performance unit, provided that you use the indispensable options that will give it its personality

A standard rate ready to sail

The starting price of the Excess 15 set at 625,000 euros HT is approximately 30,000 euros higher than that of the Lagoon 50, of which it uses part of the production equipment. It is however more complete including the sails in grey dacron with the orange anti UV strip, the davits for the tender, the complete electrical circuit, the pressurized hot water circuit, the windlass and its mooring ... At this price, it is possible to sail soberly with the delivery: antifouling, fenders and mooring plus the essential Electronic Pack. But it would be a shame not to take full advantage of this beautiful platform of nautical fun by depriving it of the playful options that its catalogue offers and which give it its essence.

Performance and comfort options

The Excess 11 is eager to express herself, especially if she is fitted with her Pulse Line rig, canoe boom, gennaker and asymmetric spinnaker . These performance options are ideally accompanied by folding propellers and electric winches for fast and effortless manoeuvring. What seems unavoidable to us is the sunroof, especially at 5,554 euros (excl. VAT). In terms of comfort, everything is available as in a deep-sea cruising catamaran , watermaker , household appliances, air conditioning, hi-fi and a generator that goes with it. Our boat was equipped with almost all the options for 925,730 euros HT, but if we want to keep the playful character of the craft, it is better to weigh up the relevance of its needs, so as not to weigh down the gondola too much and compromise the efforts made on the rigging.

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The Excess 15 is making a remarkable entrance, as it finds itself quite alone in this market of mass-produced, grand touring catamarans. Practically all the mass-produced manufacturers have abandoned this slightly sporty catamaran niche, with the exception of Nautitech, but there are no 50-footers. We can also rule out from this comparison, the resolutely more sporty units such as the Outremers 51 , TS5 or other Soubise 49 that's coming back. As a result, there are a few small construction sites that present very convincing products. The Slyder 49, the ITA 14.99 or the Windelo 50 which will make its appearance in 2021. But all of them are much lighter and a little more expensive. Finally in this new ratio performance/comfort/pleasure/budget it is the Trimaran Neel 51 who might be the closest opponent.

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Excess 15 Details

The Excess 15 is the flagship of the Excess line of catamarans. Measuring 48’5” LOA, its beam is 26’4”, and draft is 4’7”. This is a big catamaran, capable of sleeping up to 14 people in its optional six-cabin layout.

Like all Excess catamarans, the Excess 15 is intended to make performance a priority on the modern cruising catamaran. Based on a hull shared with the Lagoon 50, the builder shaved a full ton of weight out of the boat, and in light air, that is quite noticeable. Where other cats are motoring in light air, the Excess 15 continues sailing, using its asymmetrical spinnaker or Code 0 to harness the breeze. 

Group Beneteau created the Excess brand to showcase its innovation in building boats that sailors will love to sail while also providing the benefits and comfortable accommodations of a modern cruising catamaran. The Excess 15 does this particularly well and will prove a popular alternative for cruisers who need the space and accommodations of a big catamaran.

There are two aft helm stations, with unrestricted visibility forward over wide side decks, much like sailing a monohull. The lack of window tinting gives the person at either helm great visibility across the saloon to the other side of the boat. Any small blind spot can be eliminated by leaning across the helm seat a few inches. Great sight lines were important design criterion for the Excess line.

As the primary helm, the starboard station has all halyards and sheets led aft, with Harken winches at both helms to assist in raising and unfurling the sail and adjust the sheets. The builder includes dedicated bags to hold the jumble of lines that normally clutter the cockpit and helm.

To provide the highest degree of connection between sails and rudders, the steering system uses Dyneema lines as steering cables to provide a high level of feedback at the wheel. One will be able to feel developing weather helm and adjust sails or course accordingly.

There are full engine instrumentation and navigation modules at each helm station, and a small bimini over each helm. The helms can be enclosed as well.

The Excess 15 comes in three configurations: a three-cabin layout with three heads (with separate showers), a four-cabin layout with four heads (with separate showers), and a six-cabin layout with six heads (showers are part of the head). Clearly the layout with three cabins will be the owner version of this boat.

The standard boat has two water tanks, each with a capacity of 63 gallons. There is a 32-gallon holding tank in each hull. And the Excess 15 has two aluminum fuel tanks that each hold 137 gallons of fuel for the pair of 57hp Yanmar 4JH57 saildrives.

The Excess 15 cockpit and interior offer enormous living spaces, light and bright because of the builder’s choice of light fabric, honey-colored furniture, white wall covering, and sand plywood flooring. The many windows and opening hatches provide excellent ventilation.

The saloon is much like a large living room, with an aft-facing galley, to satisfy any gourmet chef, with stainless-steel appliances and plenty of storage. Visibility in the saloon is fully 360 degrees. A large saloon table, surrounded by a large L-shaped settee and moveable bench seat, is electrically raised and lowered to serve as coffee table during the day and then raise and unfold when it needs to be a dining table for a large party. 

Lockers and drawers are plentiful around the boat and in all staterooms.

The starboard hull is the master stateroom, and the full length of the interior functions as a master suite, including his and her’s vanities and sinks. A huge forward shower is also an exceptional feature on this catamaran.

There are many options for the Excess 15 and performance packages to improve its sailing capabilities, especially in light air. The Pulse Line pack includes a taller mast for greater sail area, a squared-off mainsail and self-tacking jib in a higher quality gray, tri-radial sail material. The package also equips the boat with all deck hardware for a spinnaker pole and hardware/furler for a Code 0.

Also included with this optional package are bright orange composite steering wheels, and special hull graphics.

The benefits of the Pulse Line pack mean one can shut down the engine sooner or continue sailing even in light air. And the boat will look more like a boat set up for racing...while those aboard enjoy life on a luxurious modern catamaran.

The Excess 15, especially with the hull graphics and colorful trim, will turn heads as she sails past slower cats and monohulls. She is lighter and more slippery than her Lagoon counterpart. And while the competent Lagoon will safely take you anywhere in the world at 6-7 knots, the Excess 15 will be a rocket ship by comparison.

And that is the essence of the Excess line. Be immoderate.

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Boat Model: XCS Excess 15

Model Year: 2020

Asking Price: 934,888 Euro

Length: 48 ft 5 in

Beam: 26 ft 4 in

Draft: 4 ft 7 in

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

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Current Use of Boat: New from factory Condition: Ready to Sail

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Upgrades: complete sail wardrobe, full electronics pack, carbon folding Gangplank, Underwater spotlights, electric winches, Bar & Wine cooler, Air conditioner, Generator, Bow Thruster, center console dinghy

The Excess 15 has been designed for all those who dream of a cruising catamaran offering proper sailing sensations. Aboard this catamaran, you’ll experience so many emotions: aesthetic and sporting. Her very luminous, contemporary interior, open to the outside world, and her new-generation rig promise some beautiful sailing and a feeling of pleasure at sea.

With an area of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) and her 25-meter (82’) high mast, the Excess 15 is the largest in the new Bénéteau Group family.

In addition to her large spaces, this boat has twin helm stations, located at the after end of each hull, which are designed to increase the pleasure of sailing.

As for the interior, there’s a huge raised saloon/dining area with a 360° view of the sea through non-smoked bay windows. Depending on the desired space, you can choose between a three, four or even six double cabin version. The catamaran’s 8-meter (26’3”) beam offers a cockpit large enough to accommodate a beautiful table, around which eight people can easily sit.

Her unique, balanced and seductive lines embody the spirit of Excess while combining this with the comfort of a large cruising catamaran.

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS Overall length 14.76 m / 48’5” Length 14.31 m / 46’11” Beam 8.03 m / 26’4” Air draft 27.9 m / 91’6’’ Draft 1.40 m / 4’7’’ Light displacement (CE) 19.05 T / 42,018 lbs CE Certifications A: 14 – B: 14 – C: 16 – D: 30

SAILS Square-topped mainsail 104.5 m² / 1124 sq.ft Self-tacking jib 55 m² / 592 sq.ft Code 0 (option) 117 m² / 1259 sq.ft Upwind sail area 159.5 m² / 1716 sq.ft Upwind sail area PULSE LINE 171.6 m² / 1.846 sq. ft.

EQUIPMENT Fresh water capacity 2 x 240 & 2 x 175 L (opt) / 2 x 63 & 2 x 46 US gal (opt) Grey water capacity 2 x 120 L / 2 x 32 gal Black water capacity 2 x 120 & 2 x 120 L (opt) / 2 x 32 & 2 x 32 & 2 x 32 US gal (opt) Fuel capacity 2 x 520 L / 2 x 137 US gal Engines 2 x 57 hp / 2 x 80 hp

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Excess Catamaran XCS 15

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Excess 15, the essence of the Excess spirit. Onboard, you’ll enjoy a wide range of sensations: aesthetic and sporting.

With an area of 125 m² (1,345 sq ft) and her 25-meter (82’) high mast, the Excess 15 is the largest in the new Bénéteau Group family.

In addition to her large spaces, this boat has twin helm stations, located at the after end of each hull, which are designed to increase the pleasure of sailing. As for the interior, there’s a huge raised saloon/dining area with a 360° view of the sea through non-smoked bay windows. Depending on the desired space, you can choose between a three, four or even six double cabin version. The catamaran's 8-meter (26’3”) beam offers a cockpit large enough to accommodate a beautiful table, around which eight people can easily sit. Her unique, balanced and seductive lines embody the spirit of Excess while combining this with the comfort of a large cruising catamaran.

Contact Excess Catamaran dealer Denison Yachting for a private showing.

• Length Overall 48' 5''
• Beam 26' 4"
• Draft 4' 7"
• Mast Clearance 91' 6"
• Light Displacement 40,572 lbs

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Sale of Excess 15

Trying to find a new Excess 15 for sale, but don’t know where to order a catamaran, how to draw up documents without delay, how to haul it to the specific place? The good news is that you do not need to know and be able to do this: the topRik marketplace will save you from this burden. From the information on this page, you will learn all about the benefits of this offshore sailing cruiser, as well as your bonus services that you can claim on this marketplace.

Sale of Excess 15 offers a unique cruising catamaran designed with the complete cruising experience in mind. Large spaces and a modern bright interior fill with a sense of freedom and excitement. Bright and powerful, the yacht offers you dual helms for comfortable cruising, next-generation equipment, balanced visual style, and choice - she is available in 3 to 6 cabin options to satisfy the most demanding and practical clientele.

One of topRik's benefits is a free preview of how much your dream catamaran will cost you. Especially for this model, we have developed a calculator that takes into account all the standard and additional options of Excess 15, as well as the full price for each item.

The cat combines comfort and openness, size and mobility in its modern design. The largest of the range, it will give you a real sailing experience with its racing-inspired sports equipment and optional Pulse line equipment.

The catamaran has 125 m² and a large elevated dining space providing 360-degree views thanks to the clever placement of the bay windows. This beauty with accordion door, forward cockpit with saloon and interior lavishly decorated with wood is both a marvel of engineering and a work of art.

You can always benefit from free consultation options on any issue related to Excess 15 for sale through the topRik marketplace. You will find out that our employees are not only experienced yachtsmen who are constantly practicing yachtsmen who know a lot about modern vessels. They are also experienced businessmen who regularly participate in the purchasing process of yachts for our SimpleSail fleet on the most favorable terms. From the moment you apply and sign the contract, this experience works for you, which means:

• negotiations with the manufacturer or dealer on the purchase of a catamaran on favorable terms for you;
• registration of all documents accompanying the transaction;
• departure to the place of yacht assembly for control;
• transfer of the boat to the berth.

If necessary, we will complete the package with equipment and accessories that are not provided for in the manufacturer's specifications: watermaker, fenders, bed and table linen, outboard ladders, batteries, tools, etc.

All the contact methods with topRik marketplace experts are available on this page: phone number, feedback form and email address [email protected] .

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Serious space and some pace: sailing from the aft helms of the Excess 15 catamaran

A first sail on the Excess 15, the new catamaran brand from Groupe Beneteau, shot late 2019. What's it like from the aft helms? The standard boat starts at €625,000, this Pulse model with its many extra options came in at €925,000

Excess 15 Catamaran World Premiere Walkthrough w/ Commentary [4K]

The day is finally here when I get to share with you all a quick video walkthrough of the all new Excess 15. She was very positively received at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

2022 Excess 15 Electric Sail Catamaran - Walkaround Tour - Debut at 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival

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EXCESS 15 WALKTHROUGH

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High Performance Cruising Catamaran Put to the Test!

The Excess Catamarans are good looking, fun to sail and provide you real bang for buck when it comes to space and features when compared to a similar sized power boat.

Excess Catamaran XCS15 [Walkthrough]

The Excess 15 by Groupe Beneteau is a luxury cruising catamaran combining sporty performance with modern creature comforts and exhilarating sailing sensations. In a deliberate departure from the traditional flybridge configuration, the Excess 15’s aft helm stations create a more integrated social experience for the entire crew, smoother steering and outstanding visibility on all points of sail.

Embark on board the Excess 15 and enjoy!

Excess 15 catamaran 2019 - Winner British Yachting Award Multihull Of The Year!

The Excess 11 is the only production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. She is one of the smallest cruising catamarans capable of offering so much comfort and space, not to mention the thrill of sailing.

First Excess 15 sea trial in Tahiti

Sea trial of the Excess 15 Binx with her owner in Tahiti Discover what makes the Excess 15 stand out from the catamaran market.

Articles about Excess 15 for Sale

Boat Review: Excess 15 by SailMagazine

Excess 15 Boat Review by Cruising World

Excess 15, simple and essential by Barche Magazine

Excess 15 first look: This vibrant catamaran can sail in the lightest of winds by Yachting World

Excess 15 Review by topRik Team

Comment As for the advantages, we note the main ones: * a harmonious combination of seaworthiness and sufficient comfort; * the opportunity to practice sailing with the full dedication of the skipper and the excellent responsiveness of the catamaran; * excellent performance for autonomous navigation in terms of storage space for water and fuel; * safety of movement on the deck; * high stability of the vessel in rough seas; * electric motors that do not have a negative impact on the environment. Show more

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"Customers love the aft helm position for the sensations, it's different from other catamarans! "

Hereiti and Manutea - EXCESS 11

"In Tahiti, there are children who have never seen the sea, and we'd like to take them sailing. It's part of one of our projects with the Excess 11".

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"I like this boat because it's fun, it's fast and it also allows you to cruise, so it's a good mix between cruising and fast sailing."

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"You learn lots of things. And then meeting and sharing with the other owners... So far, it's been great!"

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"I found that sailing was both relaxing and stimulating, as well as a good escape from the stress of my profession. »

Jeff B - EXCESS 11

"What I’m going to say seems to be kind of ridiculous because I’ve just got a brand new Excess 15, but in my mind I have already started thinking about my next dream boat. In six years from now, when I become a seventy year old man – if I’m alive still – Excess 17, with the Torqeedo solution."

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“When the Excess 14 first came out, it seemed almost perfect. The main advantages of this catamaran are its perfect size for two people, and its ease of sailing. With the boom being low, it’s easy to handle.”

Tony & Heather - EXCESS 14

“We loved the family atmosphere. Excess is like one great big family to us, and we're really glad to be part of it! They're always there to listen to us and advise us.”

Jeniffer and Cédric - EXCESS 14

“I love both the profile and the “hybrid” concept, halfway between a traditional monohull and a very cruisey catamaran such as a Lagoon. It's comfortable and easy to sail, with no more water on deck... And ladies prefer a boat that doesn’t heel!”

Giovanni C - EXCESS 11

“I've been seduced by the performance of the Excess range, and that’s really why I've just bought an Excess 14, which for me is the ideal compromise. For me, with my sailing experience, it’s interior space and habitability, it meets all my expectations!”

André G - EXCESS 11

“We spent exactly 365 days onboard of our Excess 11 in both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean and loved the combination of comfort and sailing performance. We never imagined that taking showers or cooking while crossing an ocean would be so much fun!”

Marco and Lizzy - EXCESS 11

“In our opinion, this is the perfect compromise between comfort under way and at anchor, and great sailing sensations with performance that frequently impresses us! It sails very well upwind as well as in light airs. From 7 knots of apparent wind, we move faster under sail than under motor. We don't regret our choice one bit, and enjoy every day spent on board our Silène.”

Marion and Arthur - EXCESS 11

" - About the Excess Factory Tour - A thousand thank-yous for a wonderful day on Saturday. We really enjoyed taking part. The tour of the premises, with perfect commentary, was very interesting and informative. Thank you also for allowing me to see a preview of my own boat. "

“Yes, we were very impressed with the Excess 14. Each year, we teach hundreds of students how to sail on all the latest catamarans in production, from Fountaine Pajot, to Bali, Nautitech, etc..."

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"The boat was really light and fast, the mainsail is laregerand easier to operate. The sails can be hoisted and lowered very quicly... The self-tacking of the foresail, ma,ny catamarans don't have this. This one is especially good for leisure sailing, family outing, for the begginers starters... First of all, it's covenient. That's impportant, it's easy to maneuver, it's easy to get started."

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Excess is the Beneteau Group's brand of catamarans with a fun and refreshing character. The yearning to put to sea is now taking on new desires and new needs. It was starting from this observation that we envisaged our catamarans. Our brand invites you to enjoy the pleasure of being under sail with your tribe and living new adventures at sea.

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